FAZER LOGINMost likely Hailey’s team had it wiped.
Just in case. They wouldn’t risk anything that could damage the public persona of a top-tier celebrity.And Henry hadn’t been seeing any women lately.
That made evidence much harder to obtain.But none of this was a real obstacle. Cheating happened either zero times or countless times. He might hold back for a while, but he couldn’t control himself forever.
He was only behaving now because the divorce talk had scared him.
Mrs. Jordan,” Evelyn said softly, “from today on, try to live exactly as you did before. Keep everything familiar. Let Mr. Jordan relax. People only reveal their true nature when they feel safe, settled, and unworried.”
Xenia listened earnestly.
Yes, Evelyn. I’ll follow your advice.”Evelyn checked her watch, then stood.
“It’s getting late. I still have some things to take care of. I shDownstairs.Henry, wearing an apron, carried out a bowl of freshly stewed soup from the kitchen.Hearing footsteps, he knew it was Xenia. Xenia, wash your hands and we can eat. The servants said you slept all afternoon. Tired from shopping today?He set the soup down and looked up.When Xenia entered his sight, Henry frowned instinctively. Xenia, why are you in such a good mood today, wearing your old clothes? This dress feels like it has been years since you last wore it. I thought you had thrown it away.Does it look good?It does. Henry walked toward her and reached out to hug her, then quickly pulled back when he realized his hands were oily. Xenia looks good in anything. But compared to this, what you usually wear suits you better.Xenia looked at the man in front of her.She stayed silent.She knew those words were insincere. Wearing a dress she had worn at seventeen, she looked ridiculous now.
Half a month later.Early May, when the crabapple trees were in full bloom.Along the streets of New York, the landscaped medians were lined with crabapple trees. There was a story that years ago, a wealthy lady adored these flowers, so her husband had them planted throughout the city for her.Henry had been discharged from the hospital for ten days.He had already returned to work as usual.Xenia asked the driver to prepare the car and headed to Queens Mall. A sales associate at the jewelry store greeted her. Madam, how may I help you.Xenia took a handkerchief from her bag.She unfolded it.Inside lay an old silver ring, snapped cleanly into two pieces.May I ask if this can still be restored.The associate examined it closely. This ring was likely worn for too many years, and the material itself is not very durable, which caused it to break. It can be repaired, but it cannot be exactly the same as before.
Evelyn opened the hospital room door, having heard every word of the gossip outside.The members of the West family gathered in the hallway immediately fell silent. Several women quickly put on fake smiles and walked up to her.Evelyn, how is my father doing.Vito is stable for now. He has already fallen asleep.That is good. You must be exhausted, staying with him in the room all day.Evelyn ignored the woman.She turned her gaze to the middle aged man who had spoken earlier, the one known for his vicious tongue, Seth.Catching her look, Seth felt a surge of excitement and hurried over. Did my father mention anything about the inheritance. Did he mention me.Evelyn nodded.Seth was overjoyed. Really. What did he say.He said you are an unlucky person.The smile froze on Seth’s face. The color drained from it in an instant.Evelyn withdrew her gaze, walked past the crowded group,
The next day.Ever since last night, Nicholas had kept a stiff expression. When he returned from his morning workout, Evelyn happened to be getting up. She was about to greet him, but before the words left her mouth, he turned and walked straight into the bathroom.Evelyn pressed her lips together.She replayed recent events in her mind.She could not recall doing or saying anything that might have upset Mr. Drake.She got out of bed, made it neatly, then went to the dressing room to pick out his clothes for the day. She returned to the bedroom and laid them out properly by the bed.Her phone rang.It was a call from the hospital caregiver. Evelyn walked out to the balcony to answer it.When she returned, Nicholas had finished showering and was standing by the bed getting dressed. When she looked at him, he lifted his eyes and glanced back at her.Evelyn walked over and stopped in front of him.Just like always, s
Inside the restroom.Evelyn stood before the sink, cooling a disposable towel under cold water. She wrung it out and pressed it against her slightly flushed cheeks.Nicholas had only kissed her to defend his own. Nothing more.She steadied herself.Her racing heartbeat slowly calmed.When the heat faded from her face, she removed the towel and reapplied her lipstick carefully in the mirror.She returned to the banquet hall.Just like before, she stayed beside Nicholas and greeted various guests.Tonight Mr. Drake was unusually approachable.He rarely attended social events, and even more rarely bothered to speak to people. He hated their polished courtesy and pretentious flattery.In one corner of the hall, whispers spread.Since Mr. Drake got married, his temper seems much better. He is easier to approach now.Right. I greeted him earlier, and he actually said a few words to me. In the past, he would not have spared us a glance.So the saying that marriage changes a man is true after
Back at the police station, she had run up to him and kissed him first.In the Newport hotel, the moment she saw him step onto the lawn, she hurried after him saying she missed him.She celebrated his birthday, stayed with him during the New Year, even the subtle scents in the house were chosen with him in mind. Everything she did revealed her feelings for Nicholas.But she never confessed.If she would just say it out loud, he would agree immediately. They could become a real couple in every sense.Nicholas stood by the bed for a long moment.He picked up his phone and typed in the group chat.Nicholas: Graham, why would a woman like a man but never confess.Vance: …Graham: She is shy. Girls are thin skinned. If you hint a little, let her feel you two are possible, she will gather the courage to confess.Vance: …Nicholas: How do I hint.Graham: Do couple activities. Attend events as a pair. Drop some signs and she will understand.Vance: …A second later, a gray notification appear







